27 M.R.S. §115: Area reference and resource centers

Each library region must be affiliated with an area reference and resource center designated by the State Librarian.

1. Duties. An area reference and resource center may:

A. Provide a common borrower's card for libraries and residents within library regions, as determined through contractual arrangements between the Maine State Library and the area reference and resource center;

B. Participate with the Maine State Library consultant or specialist in planning and conducting workshops on community-library planning;

C. Provide office space and support services to the extent able to the Maine State Library consultant or specialist; and

D.

E. Provide other cooperative activities and services as libraries may need or require.